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COMBI DECT 295

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................1
2. SET UP THE TELEPHONE..................................................2
2.1 Package Contents............................................................................2
2.2 Location...........................................................................................2
2.3 Connect the Corded Base Station....................................................3
2.4 Install and Charge the Handset Battery............................................4
2.5 Base Station Installation options ......................................................5
2.5.1 Tabletop to Wall Mount Installation.....................................5
2.5.2 Wall Mount to Tabletop Installation.....................................6
3. GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE...........................................7
3.1 Overview of the Handset..................................................................7
3.2 Overview of the Corded Base ........................................................10
3.3 Overview of the Handset Charger..................................................12
3.4 Handset LCD Display Icons and Symbols......................................13
3.5 Handset Menu Structure................................................................15
3.6 Base LCD Display..........................................................................16
3.7 Base Menu Structure.....................................................................17
3.8 Text and Digit Entry Table......................................................................18
3.8.1 English Character Set.....................................................18
4. USE YOUR PHONE............................................................19
4.1 Make an External Call....................................................................19
4.1.1 Preparatory Dialing..........................................................19
4.1.2 Direct Dialing...................................................................19
4.1.3 Call from the Phonebook..................................................19
4.1.4 Call from the Call List.......................................................20
4.1.5 Call from the Redial List...................................................20
4.1.6 Call Timer........................................................................20
4.2 Make a Call from DirectAccess Memory........................................21
4.3 Answer a Call.................................................................................21
4.4 Volume Boost Function..................................................................22
4.5 End a Call......................................................................................22
4.6 Adjust Earpiece and Speakerphone Volume....................................23
4.7 Mute a Call ....................................................................................23
4.8 Set the Handset Silent Mode..........................................................23
4.9 Set the Handset Keypad Lock........................................................23
4.10 Emergency Call without Main Power..............................................24
4.11 Redial the Last Number..................................................................24
4.11.1 Redial a Number from the Redial List.............................24
4.11.2 Store a Redial Number into the Phonebook....................25
4.11.3 Delete a Redial Number.................................................25
4.11.4 Delete the Entire Redial List...........................................26
4.12 Find the Handset............................................................................26
4.13 Make an Internal Call.....................................................................27

4.13.1 Intercom ........................................................................27
4.13.2 Call All Handsets............................................................27
4.13.3 Transfer an External Call ...............................................28
4.13.4 Make a 3-way Conference Call......................................28
5 PHONEBOOK......................................................................29
5.1 Add a New Phonebook Entry .........................................................29
5.2 Search for a Phonebook Entry.......................................................30
5.3 View a Phonebook Entry................................................................30
5.4 Edit a Phonebook Entry.................................................................31
5.5 Delete a Phonebook Entry.............................................................32
5.6 Delete the Entire Private Phonebook..............................................32
5.7 Check the Phonebook Usage.........................................................33
5.8 Set the Fast Dial Numbers.............................................................33
5.8.1 Add or Edit the Fast Dial Number.....................................33
5.8.2 Delete the Fast Dial Number............................................33
6 CALLER DISPLAY(NETWORK DEPENDENT)..................34
6.1 View the Call List ...........................................................................34
6.2 Store a Call List Number into the Phonebook.................................35
6.3 Delete an Entry in the Call List.......................................................35
6.4 Delete the Entire Call List...............................................................36
7 DIRECT MEMORIES KEYS ................................................37
7.1 Set direct Memory Keys in Handset...............................................37
8 PHONE SETTINGS..............................................................38
8.1 Clock Settings................................................................................38
8.2 Alarm Settings (Handset only)........................................................40
8.3 Handset Settings ...........................................................................41
8.3.1 Set the Ringer Melody for Internal Calls...........................41
8.3.2 Set the Ringer Melody for External Calls..........................41
8.3.3 Set the Ringer Volume........................................................42
8.3.4 Set Alert Tones........................................................................42
8.3.5 Select Base .....................................................................42
8.3.6 Set the Handset Language ..............................................42
8.3.7 Rename the Handset.......................................................42
8.3.8 Choose the Information to be Displayed in Idle................43
8.3.9 Set the Auto Answer ........................................................43
8.4 Base Settings using the Handset ...................................................44
8.4.1 Set the Ringer Melody .....................................................44
8.4.2 Set the Ringer Volume........................................................44
8.4.3 De-register a Handset......................................................44
8.4.4 Set the Dial Mode............................................................45
8.4.5 Set the Flash Time..............................................................45
8.4.6 Change the System PIN Code.........................................45
8.5 Base Settings using the Base ........................................................46
8.5.1 Set the Ringer Melody for Internal Calls...........................46
8.5.2 Set the Ringer Melody for External Calls..........................46

8.5.3 Set the Ringer Volume........................................................46
8.5.4 De-register a Handset......................................................47
8.5.5 Set the Flash Time..............................................................47
8.5.6 Set the Dial Mode............................................................47
8.5.7 Set the Key Tone ........................................................................47
8.5.8 Change the System PIN ..................................................48
8.5.9 Set the Memory Keys.......................................................48
8.6 Registration ...................................................................................49
8.7 Reset Your Phone..........................................................................50
9 ANSWERING MACHINE.....................................................51
9.1 Switching Answering Machine On/Off.............................................51
9.2 Play Messages on TAM.........................................................................52
9.3 Delete all Messages on TAM................................................................53
9.4 Record Memos on TAM.........................................................................54
9.5 Answering Machine Settings (Base Only).......................................55
9.5.1 Set theAnswer Mode.......................................................55
9.5.2 Set TAM language ..........................................................55
9.5.3 Record your Outgoing Message (OGM)...........................56
9.5.4 Playback the Outgoing Message (OGM)..........................57
9.5.5 Delete a Personalized OGM (SET OGM to DEFAULT)....58
9.5.6 Set theAnswer Delay.......................................................58
9.5.7 Set the Recording Time of Incoming Message.................59
9.5.8 Turn On or Off the Base Screening..................................59
9.5.9 Change the Compression Rate........................................60
9.5.10 Activate RemoteAccess ..................................................61
9.5.10.1 Change the 4-Digit RemoteAccess PIN..........61
9.5.10.2 Activate or Deactivate the Remote access.......62
9.5.10.3 Reset TAMto Default Settings.........................62
9.5.10.4 Remote Operations.........................................63
10. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................64
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................67
12. CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................68
13. GUARANTEE
14. DECLARATIONS

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:
1. Read and understand all theinstructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth forcleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen
sink, swimming pool).
5. Do not expose the telephone to direct sunlight or extreme cold environment. Do
not put the telephone close to a heating source such as radiators, cookers,etc.
6. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock.
7. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to the distributor under
the following conditions:
•When the power supply cord or plug is damaged orfrayed.
•If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
•If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
•If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
8. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electricalstorm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock fromlightning.
9. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of theleak.
10. Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack! The operation
periods for the handsets are only applicable with the default battery capacities
11. The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be
dangerous. These may cause interference and/or unit damages. The manufacturer
will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance.
12. Do not use third party charging bays. The battery may be damaged.
13. Battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunshine or fire and
immersed in water.
14. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet (power adaptor) shall be installed
near the equipment and shall be easilyaccessible.
Disposal warning
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to aproduct,
it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products/battery should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance/battery will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance/battery, please
Contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
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2. SET UP THE TELEPHONE
2.1 Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
•Base station
•Cordedhandset
•Cordlesshandset
•Charger with an AC poweradapter
•AC power adapter (for baseunit)
•NiMH rechargeable battery pack (forhandset)
•Telephone line cord (for base unit)
•User’s manual
2.2 Location
For maximum coverage and reduce the interference, here are some
guidelines you should consider when you place the base unit,
- place it at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions
between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment.
- place it away from electronic appliances such as televisions, microwave
ovens, radios, personal computers, wireless devices or other cordless
phones.
- avoid facing radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of
mobile phone cell stations.
- avoid plugging it into the same circuit as other major household electrical
appliances because of the potential for interference. Try moving the
appliance or the base unit to another poweroutlet.
If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move it to another
location for better reception.
Depending on the surrounding conditions as well as spatial and structural
factors, the range may be reduced. The range indoors is normally less than
outdoors.
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2.3 Connect the Corded Base Station
Plug one end of
the telephone line
cord into a
telephone jack or a
DSL filter.
If you have DSL high-
speed Internet service,
a DSL filter (not
included) is required.
Route the telephone
line cord through this
slot.
Click the wall mount
bracket securely into
the mounting slots for
tabletop use.
Plug the other end of
the telephone line cord
into the telephone
jack on the back of the
telephone base.
Plug the large end of
the telephone base
power adapter into a
power outlet.
Route the power
adapter cord through
this slot.
Plug the small end of
the telephone base
power adapter into the
power adapter jack
on the back of the
telephone base.
Plug the corded
handset cord into the
corded handset jack
on the back of the
telephone base.
NOTE
•Use only the power adapter supplied with the basestation.
Plug the power adapter
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2.4 Install and Charge the HandsetBattery
1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery
compartment. Insert the supplied battery asindicated.
2. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, and then slide it upwards
until it clicks into place.
3. Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the charger. You hear a beep
when the handset is charging in thecharger.
NOTES
•Use only the supplied NiMH rechargeable batterypack.
•If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery
to prevent possibleleakage.
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2.5 Base Station Installation options
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone
on a wall, follow the steps to connect the telephone base with a standard dual-stud
telephone wall mounting plate. Youmay need a professional to install the mounting
plate.
2.5.1 Tabletop to Wall Mount Installation
1. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. Unplug the telephone line cord
from the wall jack (or DSL filter).
2. Put the corded handset aside. Hold down the switch hook on the telephonebase,
and then slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from the slot. Rotate the
handset tab by 180 degrees. Then, replace the handset tab into the slot until it
locks intoposition.
3. Press down on the tabs of the wall mount bracket to release it from tabletop
orientation.
4. Rotate the wall mount bracket down and push it into the telephone base until it
clicks into place.
5. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power
adapter into a power outlet.Align the slots on the back of the telephone base with
the studs of the wall mountingplate.
6. Slide the telephone base down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line
cord and power adapter cord neatly with twistties.
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2.5.2 Wall Mount to Tabletop Installation
1. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. Unplug the telephone line
cord from the wall jack (or DSL filter). If the telephone line cord and power
adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Push the telephone base up to
remove it from wall.
2. Put the corded handset aside. Hold down the switch hook on the telephone
base, and then slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from the slot.
Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees. Then, replace the handset tab into the
slot until it locks intoposition.
3. Gently pull upward to release the wall mount bracket. Rotate the wall mount
bracket up to tabletop position and push it into the telephone base until it clicks
into place.
4. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power
adapter into an power outlet. Bundle the telephone line cord and power
adapter cord neatly with twist ties if necessary.
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3. GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
3.1 Overview of the Handset
1. EARPIECE
2. LCD DISPLAY
3. CHARGE LIGHT
Steadily on when the handset is charging in the charger.
4. MENU/OK
In idle mode: Press to access the main menu.
In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection.
During a call: Press to access Intercom / Phonebook / Redial list / Call list.

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5. UP/CALL LIST ( )
In idle mode: Press to access the call list.
In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items.
In phonebook list/redial list/call list: Press to scroll up the list.
In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the left.
During a call: Press to increase the listening volume.
During ringing: Press to increase the ringer volume.
6. TALK ON ( )
In idle/pre-dial mode: Press to make a call in earpiece mode.
In phonebook/redial list/call list: Press to make a call to the selected entry in the
list in earpiece mode.
During ringing: Press to answer a call in earpiece mode.
7. DOWN/REDIAL LIST ( )
In idle mode: Press to access the redial list.
In menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items.
In phonebook list/redial list/call list: Press to scroll down the list.
In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the right.
During a call: Press to decrease the listening volume.
During ringing: Press to decrease the ringer volume.
8. SPEAKERPHONE ( )
In idle/pre-dial mode: Press to make a call in speakerphone mode. Press again
to switch to earpiece mode.
In phonebook list/redial list/call list: Press to make a call to the selected entry in
the list in speakerphone mode. Press again to switch to earpiece mode.
During ringing: Press to answer a call in speakerphone mode. Press again to
switch to earpiece mode.
9. MICROPHONE
10. VOLUME BOOST
During a call: Press to activate/deactivate the VOLUME BOOST function.
11. CANCEL/MUTE
In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen.
In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous menu.
In sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen.
In editing/pre-dial mode: Press to delete a character/digit.
In editing/pre-dial mode: Press and hold to delete all the characters/digits.
During a call: Press to mute/resume the microphone.
During ringing: Press to silence the handset ringer.
In idle mode: Press to intercom another handset.
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12. TALK OFF ( )
During a call: Press to end a call and go back to idle screen.
In menu/editing mode: Press to go back to previous menu.
In menu/editing mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen.
In idle mode: Press and hold to power off the handset.
Press and hold to power on when it is off.
13. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD, STAR , HARSH
In predial or editing mode: Press to insert a digit / character / /
key in idle mode: Press and hold to enable or disable the keypad lock.
key in idle mode: Press and hold to turn on/off the ringer.
0 key in idle/pre-dial mode/number editing mode: Press and hold to insert apause.
14.
During a call: Press to answer a new call if you subscribed to Call Waiting service
from your service provider.
15. PHONEBOOK )
In idle mode: Press to access the phonebook.

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3.2 Overview of the Corded Base
INUSE RING
MENU/OK PHONEBOOK CALLS
INT/MUTE/CLEAR
ANS ON/OFF M4
PLAY/STO P
DELETE
VOLUME
BOOST
SPEAKER
1. LCD DISPLAY
2. IN USE
On during a call.
3. RING light
Flashes when there is an incoming call.
Steadily on when the answering machine is turned on.
Flashes when there are new memos or messages in the answering machine.
4. MENU/OK
In idle mode: Press to access the main menu.
In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection.
In Redial list / Call list: Press to store the number into Phonebook.
5. PHONEBOOK
In Idle: Press to access the phonebook.
6. CALLS (CALL LIST)
In Idle mode: Press to access the call list.
RECALL
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7. INT/MUTE/CLEAR
In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen.
In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous level.
In sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen.
In editing / predialing mode: Press to clear a character / digit.
In editing / predialing mode: Press and hold to delete all the characters / digits.
During a call: Press to mute / unmute the microphone.
In ringing: Press to silence the base ringer.
In idle mode: Press to intercom another system handset.
8. MEMORY KEYS (3 PHOTO SPEED DIAL KEYS; 1 MEMORY KEY - M4)
In predial mode: Press and hold to store the number entered from idle mode.
In idle mode: Press to dial out to the number stored in the memory key.
9. VOLUME BOOST
During a call: Press to activate/deactivate the VOLUME BOOST function.
10. SPEAKER
In Idle mode or Phonebook/ Call list/ Redial list view mode: Press to make a call
with speakerphone.
11. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD, STAR , HARSH
In predial or editing mode: Press to insert a digit / character / /
0 key in predial or editing mode: Press and hold to insert a pause.
12. NAVIGATION KEYS
UP ( ▲ )
In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items.
In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call list: Press to scroll up the list.
In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the left.
During a call or TAM message playback: Press to increase the volume.
REPEAT/OGM ( )
In Idle mode: Press and hold to record OGM.
Press to playback OGM.
In TAM message playback mode: Press to go back to previous message.
MEMO/SKIP FORWARD ( � )
In Idle mode: Press and hold to record a memo.
In TAM message playback mode: Press to skip to next message.
DOWN/REDIAL LIST ( )
In idle mode: Press to access the redial list.
In menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items.
In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call list view mode: Press to scroll down the list.
In editing mode: Press to move the cursor one character to the right.
During a call or TAM message playback: Press to decrease the volume.

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13. ANS ON/OFF
In Idle: Press to switch the answering machine ON or OFF.
14. PLAY/STOP
In idle mode: Press to playback messages.
During TAM message playback: Press to stop playing messages.
15. DELETE
In TAM message playback mode: Press to delete the current TAM
message
playback.
In idle mode: Press and hold to delete all old messages.
16. RECALL
During a call: Press to activate Recall for use with Telephone Network
Services
such as Call Waiting during a call.
During message playback: Press to call back the caller if the caller’s
number is
available.
3.3 Overview of the Handset Charger
1. CHARGING CRADLE
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3.4 Handset LCD Display Icons and Symbols
The screen display gives you information on the current status of the telephone.
Steadily on when the handset is within range of the base.
Flashes when the handset is out of range of the base or cannot
communicate with the base.
Steadily on when an intercom call is in progress.
Flashes when there is an incoming internal call or an internal call is put
on hold.
Steadily on when a call is in progress.
Flashes when there is an incoming call.
Steadily on when the speakerphone is turned on.
Steadily on when the battery is fully charged.
Animates when battery is charging.
Flashes when low battery is detected to indicate that it needs charging.
Steadily on when the telephone answering machine (TAM) is turned on.
Flashes when a new message is received in the answering machine.
Steadily on when an alarm is set.
Flashes when the alarm time set before reaches.
Steadily on when there are received new Voice Message Waiting
(VMWI) not yet read.
Disappears when all the voice messages have been read.
Steadily on when the keypad is locked.
Steadily on when the ringer is switched off.
Steadily on when more digits are existed before the text currently
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Steadily on when more digits are existed after the text currently displayed.
Press to confirm the current selection if applicable.
Steadily on when there is (are) new call(s) in call list.
Scroll up / down the menu items / Phonebook / Redial list / Call List.
Press to clear a character or stop the alarm if applicable, press to mute / unmute
during a call.
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